Goutham Krishna Shines on World Rapid Chess Debut

Fifteen-year-old Indian chess prodigy Goutham Krishna made a remarkable impression on the opening day of the FIDE World Rapid Chess Championships. Displaying skill and composure beyond his years, he defeated three Grandmasters – Aleksander Indjic, Aravindh Chithambaram, and Teimour Radjabov – and drew with two other strong opponents. This meant he remained unbeaten throughout the day, immediately catching the attention of chess enthusiasts around the world.

Goutham’s outstanding performance also boosted his international rating by 6.0 points in just a single day, a significant achievement for a young player. By the end of the first day, he was only half a point behind the tournament leaders, including chess legends Magnus Carlsen, D. Gukesh, and Arjun Erigaisi. His strong start has firmly placed him among the top contenders for the championship, and fans are eagerly watching to see if he can maintain this high level of play in the coming rounds.

Goutham’s performance highlights the growing strength of Indian chess on the global stage, showing that the country is producing world-class talent capable of competing with the best in the world.